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Welcoming a baby…

December 21, 20167 Comments

We finally hit the halfway mark in this pregnancy and I’m a little shocked at how fast it is going! Finding out the gender is definitely one of my favorite parts. Not just because of the gender, but also because the ultrasound is so special to see. I love seeing how everything is forming, down to the chambers in the heart. Listening to that sweet little heart beat while it pumps away is the most comforting thing. I crave that, as I have mourned the absence of it with many of my close friends and family. My heart always goes out to them.

Thankfully everything is looking great so far, and I couldn’t love this sweet babe any more! M and V have been casting their votes on gender for months, and it has been pretty split. That’s how Brian and I have felt also. We will take what we get and be so happy about it! So far all three of my pregnancies have been very different from each other so it’s hard to predict based on that. Doesn’t stop us from speculating though 🙂

Ok, enough lollygagging! Come end of April we are so excited to welcome a baby….

GIRL!

Yes, a house full of girls! I actually wrote about some of my feelings on being a “girl maker” not too long ago. If you want to read it go HERE

We decided for this reveal to just fully embrace the PINK! Even Brian haha! He grew up the only boy with four sisters so he is destined to be surrounded by girls forever. He is an amazing dad and the girls already battle for his lap space and attention, so I’m not sure how he will fit another one in there. I have faith he will figure it out 🙂 Just look how he juggles everything now!

P.S. He’s such a good sport for letting me dye his hair pink haha what a guy!

My talented friend Corrie Butler took these for us and she made it so fun! She just let us be our goofy selves and captured our chaos perfectly. She is wonderful!

We are so excited, and feel very blessed to have another sweet girl joining our family. I also feel so blessed to have your love and support! I have been humbled by your kind words. I’m just feeling grateful these days! Thank you for everything. XO

Little Besties

July 11, 2016September 4, 2017Leave a comment

One of my motherhood dreams has always been for my kids to be good friends. It melts my heart to see it happening with these two babes! I worried a little bit when I was pregnant with Viv. They are five years apart and I thought it might make it hard for them to become good friends, but I was totally wrong! They are the most darling little friends and want to be together all the time. I love it!

Most days Myla begs to get Viv dressed and pick out her clothes. I let her for the most part, but sometimes the outfits get a little crazy haha! I love having things like this cute poppy jumper from Little Cottonwood that make it easy and look adorable. PS it is on sale 😉

I tried to play with Viv a bit, but she was NOT having it haha! She just wanted her sister, or to be doing her own thing. Unless I bribed her with a fruit snack haha. She still had a bit of a scowl, though. See pic below 🙂

My flowy white top is from Cozy Threads Boutique, and I am loving it. I can’t get enough of tops that are comfortable and easy, while still looking good! Check out their site and use code COZY25 for 25% off your purchase!

Hope you have an amazing week! I’m hoping to get some deep cleaning done, and possibly even some reorganizing if I’m feeling extra ambitious haha!

XO Savanah

Family Pictures, Lavender, and Heat

October 12, 2015January 17, 20162 Comments

Oh my! My poor family. I love getting family pictures done, so I do it often. My husband is very patient with me and is usually a good sport about it (for the first half at least) Myla lives to pose for a camera, so we are golden there, and Vivian is just sweet and whatever happens, happens. No way she was going to give me a big smile, though. Not happening. My good friend Johanna takes our pictures, and has for years, so we always come up with some cool place we want to try next. She came up with the idea of this beautiful lavender field. I loved it so we planned it all out. Well, turns out there is a small window of time that the lavender is in bloom, so we had to take our pics in July. It was so hot. Like SO hot. 109 degrees. We had to take a break in the middle of pictures to go sit in the air conditioned car. Haha my poor family, WE WILL TAKE PICTURES! They are sweet, less sweet in 109 degrees and dripping from sweat, but still sweet and I love them.

Photos by Johanna Hallenberger

Fishtail Dutch Braid Combo Video Tutorial

October 1, 2015January 17, 2016Leave a comment

HI! I had lots of requests to do a tutorial on the braid from my Little Head to Toe post, so here it is! I would love to hear back from anyone who tries it, let me know how it goes! Have a wonderful night!

You can find the tutorial for my fishtail dutch braid combo HERE!

Little Head to Toe GIVEAWAY!

September 25, 2015January 17, 20162 Comments

I have yet to find a person that doesn’t think baby shoes are the cutest ever. They just are. I love them, but I have a hard time keeping them on Viv’s feet. She will kick and pull on them until she gets them off! BUUUT…not these cute little shoes from Little Head to Toe! She wears them all day and loves it. I don’t blame her. They look amazingly comfortable, and adorable. What more could she want from shoes!?

Chanel from Little Head to Toe just launched her fall line and there are so many darling designs. Also, she is the sweetest! I am hosting a GIVEAWAY with her for one lucky winner to get their very own pair of shoes. Head over to my instagram (@savanahpoulsen) to enter! Hurry though, it ends tomorrow night!

Also, click HERE to check out Little Head to Toe and use code “BBLIFE” to get 10% off your order!

Saturday Market

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015Leave a comment

We had such a fun weekend with our friends Morgan and BreAna! We stayed up way too late, and crammed way too much in, but it was totally worth it. On Saturday morning we went to the downtown market. I love all the beautiful local produce and flowers, unique vendors, and delicious treats! Whenever I know there will be lots of people, maneuvering, crossing the street, etc. I always make sure I have my Happy Wrap for Viv. I seriously think I have worn this wrap for hundreds of hours over the last ten months. Viv still fits great in it, and it’s so comfortable. Also, nothing better than having a sweet baby near you! As she has gotten older, however, she doesn’t sleep as much in the wrap and needs something to keep her busy. That’s why I’m also grateful I have our LouLou Lollipop teething necklaces! As long as she has them to chew on, she is a happy little camper. Plus, they have gone through testing and regulations in US and Canada to ensure they are legally safe for your little one!

I know she won’t be little long, so I’m going to soak up every minute!

Happy Sunday!

Photos by BreAna Thomas…and a couple from my husbands phone haha

The Golden Polka Dot: Headwraps and More

August 19, 2015Leave a comment

Last month I went to a cute market where I met Martha from The Golden Polka Dot. She was so darling and had tons of cute headbands, moccasins, bow ties, bibs, etc for babies! She told me she and her husband are saving for fertility treatments. I love being able to help support such a great girl and worthy cause! She is running lots of fun promotions and gave me a coupon code to extend to you.

Click here and use the code “youaregreat” for 20% off your order!

Check out her cute site and pick up some fun things!

Viv’s headband ℅ The Golden Polka Dot

Holding on to Summer in Mommy Daughter Dresses

August 10, 2015January 24, 2016Leave a comment

Welcome to part two of our mommy and me collaboration with my girl Sandy! She is so much fun, I love that we were able to get together. In case you missed it on the first post, we both have baby girls named Vivian, and they are only about a month apart. They were so cute playing on the grass together! I loved seeing their sweet little personalities come out. If you haven’t checked out Sandy’s blog yet, you are missing out! She is inspiring in so many ways, find her here. We wanted to do a dressier look with our girls, that still felt like summer. I love when an outfit is comfortable, cute, and functional for mommyhood!

Photos by LC Photography

We teamed up with Lucky Lamb and Co. for our Vivians’ headwraps, and I’m in love! I seriously want everything in the shop! I’m so excited to be able to offer you a coupon code for free shipping on your order from Lucky Lamb and Co. Go check them out, fall in love, and use the code VIVIAN2 to get your free shipping!

Ha Viv is always waving her hands around!

I also want to introduce you to my sister in law’s company TweetleDee Shoes. She makes leather baby and toddler flip flops! They are so adorable and I love the softer sole for those early walkers! She can even do custom orders, check her out!

Mommy and Me: Babies and Bloomers

August 5, 20152 Comments

A few months ago I met this awesome girl, Sandy, when we were both modeling for Happy Baby Wrap. She was so sweet and of course, darling! We both happened to have baby girls named Vivian and they are only about a month apart! She is an amazing blogger, check her out here! She totally inspires me. I don’t know how she balances so many talents and motherhood with such style and grace! She is wonderful. We decided to team up with our cute babes and bring you a joint mommy and me post! I died when I saw these bloomers we got from Tiny Tot Threads. They are so fun. They also have lots of adorable dresses I have been eyeing!

Photos by LC Photography. She was wonderful to work with!

Both Vivians were pretty happy and interactive until we added these Loulou Lollipop teething necklaces. Then my Viv was obsessed, and I couldn’t get her to focus on anything else haha. At one point she was actually double fisting, stuffing them into her mouth. Ha it was intense. To say she loved them would be an understatement!

I love when Sandy and I have conversations about our girls because we each say, “my Viv” whenever we refer to them. Makes me laugh!

These bows from Little Cans are so neat because they come with three colors of clip on bows and two sizes for the headband. I love how customizable they are!

My top is from The Rambler Boutique, Jeans from Gap

Vivian’s bloomers from Tiny Tot Threads, Moccs from Sophie Kate Moccasins, Headband from Little Cans, Top from Gap

Comfy and Chic (but mostly comfy)

July 7, 20158 Comments

I’m going to be honest…I would way rather be in sweats than dressed up any day of the week, and usually I am. I never thought an outfit could change my mind, but this one totally has. I have to talk myself out of wearing this skirt to bed. Its amazing, so soft and stretchy. Also, it’s long enough to juggle small children without needing a third arm to keep it in place. That is probably what I appreciate most as I’m carrying Viv in one arm, my diaper bag and carseat in the other, and attempting to corral Myla with just my feet. As for this top, so comfy too! I love that it has such a unique design with the open back, but still has structure. It’s from the Rambler Boutique, if you haven’t checked them out yet, make sure you do! They have really unique clothing and jewelry, and it’s run by two of the greatest girls I know!

Hope you have a wonderful week! I have a fun collaboration coming up this week so stay tuned!

Skirt: Old Navy on sale right now!

Top: The Rambler Boutique